Nobody told me why I should learn about ancient history or 20th century literature.
>usually related to things people encounter every day.
Basically nothing I did in school had anything at all to do with things I encountered every day. I played video games and hung out with friends. I didn't study European art history in my time away from school.
>And thus left as exercise to the reader?
Yes. I assumed that most people on this website understand the inherent value in abstract thiking and broadly applicable problem solving techniques.
